The Great Biscuit Blackout

Flower lined up the biscuits.

Marshmallow set out the little plates.

Snack time was nearly ready.

Click — the lights went out!

“Who turned off the snacks?” whispered Marshmallow.

“Stay beside me with the flashlight,” said Flower.

Red came in with her little blue robot.

She was a clever inventor with bright ideas.

Tonight, she had a bright idea in her bag.

“Meet the Snack-Light!” said Red.

“It’s powered by batteries.”

Marshmallow peered closer. “Does it find biscuits, too?”

Rustle, rustle came a sound by the cupboard.

A little mouse peeked out beside a crumpled bag.

“May I sit with you?” he squeaked.

A grown-up came to help with the building’s lights.

Red and the grown-up switched on the lantern together.

A soft golden glow filled their corner of HQ.

“A picnic!” cheered Marshmallow.

They settled down together, with a tiny place for the mouse.

The biscuits were just as crunchy by lantern light.

“Snack time is saved,” said Flower.

Marshmallow snuggled close, and the lantern glowed.

Even a very small light could make a cozy night.